About this Activity

Steak is always a satisfying dinner, but it gets more of a boost when paired with bourbon. Come to ICE with your significant other for a night of steakhouse cuisine, where you will savor classic flavors updated with bourbon notes. You will prepare and enjoy: Clams Casino; Sausage-Stuffed Mushrooms; Frisée aux Lardons (curly endive salad with Roquefort and bacon); NY Strip Steak au Poivre with Cognac-Cream Sauce; Grilled Center-Cut Pork Chops with Bourbon-Mustard Glaze; Haricots Verts (French green beans); Truffled Mashed Potatoes; Bread Pudding with Bourbon-Caramel Sauce; and, to drink, a Bourbon Sour or Boulevardier.

Steak and bourbon. Bourbon and steak. Has a ring to it, right?

Note: The listed price is for two people.

Key Highlights

Price

$250.00 for up to 2 guests

Duration / Session

4.5 hours

# Sessions

1

Rating

72 positive reviews

Cancellation Policy

Two weeks withdrawal notice is required for a refund. However, a $20 transaction fee will be deducted from the refund for each and every class seat registration that is canceled by the registrant/student. When a class is dropped 3-13 days prior to the start date, only school class credit will be issued, and the transaction fee will be deducted (see above). Rescheduling a class still entails a cancellation and, therefore, a transaction fee will still be charged to customers. There are no refunds or school credit issued when fewer than 48 hours notice from the class start date is given.

Reviews

(out of 73 votes)

Zachary Z.

November 21, 2016

This class was a ton of fun, and the couples version involves Sangria!!!

The teacher was very knowledgable and taught us about different types of knives and which to use for different types of food. We learned different cutting styles which we used to make Guacamole, Mango Salsa, and Sangria

Yessenia M.

October 3, 2016

Love it will be coming back

Jaime S.

September 20, 2016

Unfortunately I was very disappointed with the "steakhouse experience ". There were sixteen people in the class and one chef. He basically just broke us into groups and handed us recipes. I could have followed a recipe at home without spending 130 each for me and my boyfriend. We didn't even see the steak until it was time to eat. And then, because all the food was made by people who want to Learn how to cook but had no supervision, it wasn't very good. We should have spent our money at a real steakhouse and skipped the class.

McKellen R.

September 8, 2016

It was equally a fun date and great learning experience. Sue was eager to teach everyone proper care for knives and being practical about the equipment one has in a kitchen. She also took requests on what we wanted to learn, such as mincing garlic (her way is SO QUICK AND EASY). On top of that, the salsa we made was delicious. Thumbs up all around and looking forward to taking more classes with ICE!

Brytanie M.

August 8, 2016

A wondeful experience!! Loved it!

Willi R.

July 20, 2016

Better than a night at theater for this St Petersburg, Florida resident. I wish someone offered classes like this at home.

Oriana B.

July 11, 2016

We had so much fun cooking with whiskey! The instructors (Stephanie and Veronica) were knowledgable and helpful, the other students were friendly and fun, and the menu was delicious! We can't wait to cook it all again to share with our friends!

Fiona H.

June 24, 2016

It was a lot of fun with very clear instructions that made it all seem so easy

Janet F.

May 23, 2016

The best part was when she showed us how to dice an onion without making our eyes water.

It was a great, intimate, well-organized class.

Scott L.

April 27, 2016

Great course. Learned a lot, had fun and got a free tour of the garden

Ryan S.

February 10, 2016

Totally worth it! I learned so much. Not only did I learn how to properly hold a knife, I also learned how to properly treat and cut fruits and vegetables. Chef Sarah was awesome. Right after the class, I signed up for 2 more ICE classes through Vimbly.

Mohammed E.

February 7, 2016

Allison was amazing!

Alexander C.

January 29, 2016

Could have a few more cocktail recipes

Alice J.

January 29, 2016

Awesome !

Dale W.

December 31, 2015

Too many people in the class - didn't get to learn that much

Tressa J.

September 11, 2015

The class was great and very informative, I learned a lot of invaluable information & skills that I will definitely implement into my cooking & prep routine.

Mack O.

June 29, 2015

Very informative. I would definitely recommend.

Jamie G.

June 28, 2015

Knife Skills was a great experience. The Chef instructor taught us practical ways to save time in the kitchen. We left feeling comfortable using and caring for knives and it was overall a fun couple of hours.

Perrine A.

May 9, 2015

Great !!

Jerry D.

April 1, 2015

Our family really enjoyed our cooking class and would take another next time we are in the City. Chef Lori was wonderful, very helpful and positive. Thank you!!

William H L.

March 24, 2015

Great class for anyone who could use a little help sharpening their skills. A little pricy, but I have a feeling I'll more than make up for it in food savings and dish praising. Great weekend date idea.

Bryant P.

March 10, 2015

Awesome ! Dan was great!

Thomas M.

March 9, 2015

Dan was great. I really enjoyed my Danhattan!

Nicole B.

March 8, 2015

Dan was an awesome teacher and we met some really great people!

Zachary Y.

February 16, 2015

The best part was...probably eating several pounds of chocolate

Amrita K.

June 23, 2014

It was great, really fun and helpful! I took my hubby there for his bday, as he has recently started showing interested in cooking. I would highly recommend the class!

Noel R.

April 18, 2014

The best part was the instructor took her time and wasn’t frazzled. Many times you see instructors rushing to fit everything in the time allotted which comes off as very high anxiety. Liz Young was very cool and still took the time to throughout explain and answer questions. Loved her.

Rachel S.

March 10, 2014

Fun class! The teacher was really thorough, helpful and interesting. The class went by very quickly. I learned a lot.

McKellen R.

January 29, 2014

It was Sue's first time teaching the class, and she did a fantastic job! I loved her enthusiasm and clear love for cooking. She had a wealth of tips such as supreming an orange, dicing tomatoes, and how to chiffonade basil. She even cooked a delicious chicken for us, what a bonus!

Rosemarie M.

October 18, 2013

Great class! Brendan McDermott's high energy is entertaining as well as informative. The format of the class worked with an opportunity to practice the correct way to use knives,. The handout with diagrams of the knives was helpful A specific handout with the key feature would be ideal for reviewing at home, after the class,

Roseann D.

October 15, 2013

My husband and I enjoyed it from beginning to end. It was well-organized, entertaining and very productive! You will definitely be seeing us again in the future.

Christopher C.

August 26, 2013

Chef Brendan McDermott was amazing, his class was comprehensive for beginners, easy to follow and the immediate results were evident. We left the class and signed up for Knife Skills 2 class immediately and couldn't wait to get home and slice up some vegetables for dinner. If you are serious about taking responsibility for your own food prep and health this is a must do foundational class. We have greater confidence in the kitchen now. Thank you so much to Chef McDermott, we can't wait for the next class.

Amy L.

June 25, 2013

A fun time!

Alyssa C.

May 21, 2013

Knife skills was the most useful class ever. Everyone can use a knife in the kitchen, but learning the skills to use a knife effectively made so much difference in shortening the time I spent cooking. Even things like learning how to dice properly makes a lot of difference. Excellent!

Clinton M.

May 18, 2013

It was awesome Chef McDermott is not a good teacher but a good guy. Will recommend this to my friends

Alexandra O.

January 24, 2013

I've taken a few classes at ICE and send my friends there all the time. A recent NOLA class was such fun with some really great recipes! I have not had a crawfish etouffee that good in years! In the fall, you can take classes all about pumpkins or do a green market class in the spring and summer.

I even sent my husband off all on his own to learn how to grill when we bought a house. He really enjoyed the class and found the instructors to be patient and excellent teachers.

My only advice: if you see something you really want to take, book early! Popular classes fill up quickly!

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